Chicken Elastin (ELN) ELISA Kit

Manufactured by Assay Genie, this Sandwich ELISA kit is designed for the quantitative measurement of chicken Elastin (ELN), also known as Tropoelastin. Elastin is described as a major structural protein of tissues such as the aorta and nuchal ligament, which must expand rapidly and recover completely. The kit is reactive with chicken samples and is intended for research use only.

The assay uses a colorimetric detection method and reports a detection range of 0.78-50ng/mL with a sensitivity of 0.31ng/mL. It is specific for natural and recombinant chicken Elastin. The target analyte corresponds to the UniProt entry P07916, with a reported molecular weight of 66,846 Da, and is localised to the secreted extracellular space, extracellular matrix, and extracellular matrix of elastic fibres.

Suitable sample types include serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell culture supernates and other biological fluids. Kit components are stored at -20°C, with the wash buffer, substrate and stop solution stored at 4°C, and the product shipped at +4°C. Researchers can use the assay to investigate the role of elastin in tissue development, aging, and disease. Elastin abnormalities have been linked to cardiovascular diseases, skin disorders, and pulmonary diseases, and accurate measurement of elastin levels can support studies into the mechanisms underlying these conditions.